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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE TEACHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 UNIT I: Clues for Reading Comprehension and DRP® Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHAPTER 1: Using Definition & Synonym Clues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHAPTER 2: Using Pronoun Referent Clues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CHAPTER 3: Using Signal Word Clues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CHAPTER 4: Using Clues Before the Deleted Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CHAPTER 5: Using Clues After the Deleted Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 UNIT II: DRP®-Styled Passages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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TO THE TEACHER DRP ® Mastery for the CMT4 is designed to develop reading comprehension skills and teach students DRP® strategies. The text is divided into two parts. Unit I: Clues for Reading Comprehension and DRP® Success Unit I introduces and teaches five different DRP® comprehension strategies. DRP®-styled passages include only nonfiction selections. Each passage has 7 words deleted. The student must read the entire passage in order to fill in the missing word. Each of the multiple-choice distracters will make sense and be grammatically correct in the sentence with the blank. Your students will need to read the selections carefully. The five strategies that DRP® Mastery for the CMT4 includes are: • • • • •
Definition and Vocabulary Clues Pronoun Referent Clues Signal Word Clues Clues Before the Deleted Word Clues After the Deleted Word
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Unit II: DRP®-Styled Passages
Unit II includes 18 DRP®-styled passages. All of the passages are nonfiction. . REach E T S A M passage has 7 words deleted. The student must read the entire passage in order E AYto. LIN W K C Y A N L A B fill in the missing word. Each of the multiple-choice distracters willDmake IN sense OT A Estudents N C U S I D O T and be grammatically correct in the sentenceD.with the blank. Your will I PR E E R T H E G need to read the selections carefully. K TO B OPYRI
K IS C R THIS BOO O O B FO passages in any grouping. The DRP part of Nthe MPofLEassigning You have the option E A V S I G S I T TH S NO the CMT4 contains 7 Ipassages. You may want to group 7 passages to give your N O I S S I students “stamina PERM practice” in reading a large group of selections. The 18 passages ®
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UNIT I
Clues for Reading Comprehension and DRP® Success
CHAPTER 1: Using Definition & Synonym Clues Sometimes the clues to the missing word are definitions.
Paragraph with Explanation 1 A viper is a deadly, venomous snake. When a viper bites, venom is injected into its victim. Most victims die. The viper is S1 .
Explanation:
S1 Aquick Bstrong Cclever Dlong Epoisonous
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All the choices make sense in the sentence. In the first sentence, notice the word venomous. A definition of venomous is poisonous. Those who are bitten die from something poisonous.
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A Try paragraph 2 by yourself. Then read the explanation Iwhich S NOT PRODUCED T I . follows. GHTED BE RE I R O Y T P K O K IS C R THIS BOO O O B N FO MPLE E A V S I G S I T H Paragraph withTExplanation IS NO 2 N O I S IS PERM The correct answer is e: The viper is poisonous.
Hippocrates, who lived in the 5th Century B.C., wrote the famous “Hippocratic Oath.” It is an ethical code for doctors. Medical students today also agree to live by this code. In a sense, S2 the new doctors make a .
S2 Apicture Bdesign Cpromise Dmistake Eprototype
Explanation: Did you choose c? If you did, you are correct. To take an oath is to swear or promise. The correct answer is c: In a sense, the new doctors make a promise.
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On Your Own DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following paragraphs. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Paragraph 3 Alfalfa is a plant that is able to take in nitrogen from the air. Alfalfa then transfers the nitrogen into the soil. Farmers often plant S3 alfalfa. It will nitrogen from the air. The nitrogen is then restored to the soil.
S3 Aabsorb Brepel Cdestroy Dinhale Econvert
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In the movie industry, winning an Oscar is a high honor. The Oscar is a symbol of great work. Many actors want to win this S4 award. It means he or she has given a performance that people value above all others.
S4 Aimmense Bexpensive Cprestigious Dsuspicious Eoutrageous
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B On Your Own Paragraph 5 A S NOT PRODUCED I T I . All companies expect people to arrive at work TEDtime. Many GHon BE RE I R O Y T P K O Bpunctual S5 people feel it is extremely important S Cbe BOO . They S5 Aabsent S K Ito I O H O T B Cfriendly Dlate may arrive a few minutesAbeforehand toENhave FORtime to park their MPLE V S I G S I T Eintelligent TH cars and talk to friends. IS NO N O I S IS PERM On Your Own Paragraph 6 What skills are necessary to become a soldier? The site S6 www.goarmy.com details the . The U. S. Army hopes to sign up more capable high school students to become soldiers.
S6 Aclasses Bweapons Cexamples Dgrades Equalifications
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On Your Own Paragraph 7 S7 serve a very important function. These scientists help us understand some of the forces that shaped our planet. By analyzing rocks and minerals they can determine how these substances were formed.
S7 Ageologists Bbiologists Cdoctors Dteachers Elawyers
On Your Own Paragraph 8 In 2005, earthquakes killed tens of thousands in the mountains of Pakistan, and those that were left quickly began to run out of S8 food. Relief workers were afraid that would soon kill more than the earthquake had.
S8 Afamine Blightning Ctornadoes Ddiseases Elandslides
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S9 Do you enjoy reading about worlds? If so, Jules Verne may be an author you would like to become involved with. In his wonderfully imaginative works, such as Journey To the Center of the Earth, he describes incredible scenes that are beyond belief.
S9 Afamiliar Bhelpful Cfantastic Dgiant Efrightening
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On Your Own Passage A Crispus Attucks was a runaway slave who did not believe in calling any man “master.” He valued personal liberty. He 1 appreciated his . Maybe that is why he fought against the British soldiers in Boston during the late 1700’s. He 2 them. He went to many protest meetings supporting the Patriots’ cause. Attucks regularly attended these 3 to join in the talk about taxes and the fight for rights. He was a man in touch with the times who believed strongly in forming the new American nation.
1 Awealth Bbeauty Cfriends Dart Efreedom 2 Aopposed Bliked Cbefriended Dhelped Eemployed
3 Ashows Bschools Then came March 5, 1770, when Crispus Attucks got the Cplays Dparties chance to put his beliefs to the test. That evening he attended a Egatherings demonstration against British injustice and tyranny where the 4 mood turned furious. People became . A large crowd 4 Ahappy Bsatisfied formed and marched to where the British soldiers were stationed. Clazy Dangry The crowd grew more and more quarrelsome, and they wanted to Eexperienced 5 6 start a . The British grew edgy and . Violence was about to explode. Crispus Attucks was in the lead as 5 Afight R.Brace the crowd of Americans drew closer. Suddenly, shots rang out, E T S A M Cgame Dclub and Crispus Attucks fell to his death. He went down in the fight WAY. KLINE C Y A N L A B N OT A for liberty, and also went down in the pages of history as the first ED IEcompany N C U S I D O T life to be lost at the start of the Boston Massacre. TED. I O BE REPR H G I R 6 Acalm Bmistaken COPY IS BOOK T S I K O H Ctense Dloyal 7 The conflict soon escalated, . OR Ta Finto PLE BOgrowing N M E A V S I Econfident G OTCrispus THISfated to die. More Americans were Attucks was the first,
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On Your Own Passage B One of the greatest natural wonders of the world is the Grand 1 Canyon. There is nothing about it, and its beauty is breathtaking. The Grand Canyon has been carved out of the land by the waters of the Colorado River as they flowed for countless centuries through a vast area of Arizona. Here, the power of wind, sand, and water are shown at their height. The Grand Canyon is a magnificent tribute to nature. It is a 2 very valley. It has very steep sides. The Canyon is 217 miles long, plunges a mile down, and spans more than a dozen miles from rim to rim. It is awesome in its size and beauty.
1 Aartificial Bstrange Cinspiring Damazing Eimportant
2 Asmall Bdry Cdeep Dgreen Eshallow
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The Canyon catches most visitors by surprise. When most people arrive at its rim, they find it takes their breath away. People 3 are for the huge formation of a thousand square miles that opens up in front of them. It is filled with gigantic natural formations. Far below, winding through the Canyon, is the Colorado River looking like a tiny ribbon.
3 Aready Banxious Csearching Dwaiting Eunprepared
STER. . A M E The Grand Canyon can look magnificent. At times it looks like CKLIN Y WAY A N L A B A N I 4 a . From sunrise to sunset, the viewer is dazzledNO Bpicture UCED S byT P4ROAstar I D T I . Dbuilding the portrait that nature offers us. As the sun’s D change GHTErays BE RE Cfactory I R O Y T P Emachine K direction, the colors of the Canyon change BOOand gold IS COfrom Torange S K I O H O B hues, to blue, lavender, and P LE N FOR M purple. E A V S I G S I T TH IS NO place. Visitors are impressed N O I The Grand Canyon is a wonderful S ERMitISis. The Canyon is one of the stillest places 5 P by how on Earth. Sound does not carry well here. The roar of the Colorado River below cannot even be heard. Oddly enough, the Grand Canyon was not always the 6 it is now. It did not become a favorite with the tourists until the late 1800’s. Although the Grand Canyon had been there for centuries, it was unknown to most Americans and so they did not flock to see it. Major John Powell, and his crew of nine, traveled through the length and breadth of the Canyon. Major Powell’s report contained his sense of wonder at this magnificent site, which encouraged tourism.
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5 Atiny Bactive Cbright Dquiet Epopulated
6 Acolor Battraction Csize Dshape Ecommunity
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In 1919, the Grand Canyon National Park was created. Since then, this great American wonder has been one of our national 7 treasures. It has become very . Today, with good roads and speedy cars, millions of visitors travel to see it each year.
7 Aexpensive Bclean Cpopular Dslippery Edangerous
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CHAPTER 2: Using Pronoun Referent Clues Sometimes the clues to the missing word are pronouns. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Some pronouns are: I, me, you, he, she, it, we, they, them, him, her, their, our, myself, who, whom, and other.
Paragraph with Explanation 1 The earliest settlers came to Virginia with the idea of becoming wealthy. They were unaware of the hardships they would face. Captain John Smith taught the settlers to cooperate in order to S1 survive. He instructed them to together.
Explanation:
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S1 Awork Bplay Ceat Dleave Eexercise
The word he is a pronoun. The word he refers to John Smith. He taught the settlers to cooperate to survive.
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A S NOT PRODUCED I T I Try paragraph 2 by yourself. Then read the explanation which . GHTED BE RE I R O Y T follows. P K O K IS C R THIS BOO O O B N FO MPLE E A V S I G S I T TH IS NO 2 N O I Paragraph with Explanation S IS PERM The correct answer is a: He instructed them to work together.
General Zachary Taylor was known as “Old Rough and Ready” S2 during the Mexican war. His gave themselves a special name. They called themselves the Rough and Ready Army Company. Under the direction of General Taylor, they won an important victory.
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S2 Aparents Benemies Cchildren Dsoldiers Esupervisors
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Explanation: Did you choose d? If you did, you are correct. The word his is a pronoun. The word his refers to Zachary Taylor. The soldiers formed his army company in the war and named it the Rough and Ready Army Company. The correct answer is d: His soldiers gave themselves a special name.
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On Your Own DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following paragraphs. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Paragraph 3 The anaconda is one of the longest snakes in the world. The anaconda wraps its body around the prey very tightly. As a result, S3 the victim is unable to breathe. It kills it prey by .
S3 Apoisoning Bbiting Csqueezing Dpulling Ethrowing
On Your Own Paragraph 4
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Monique always liked to help people in need. Whether it was a classmate or a senior citizen, she was always anxious to be of S4 assistance. She took great pleasure in being .
S4 Aattractive Bwealthy Cintelligent Dcompetitive Econsiderate
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STER. . A M E The waters around the Cape of Good Hope are very ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A dangerous. Strong currents and fierce storms combine to test OT UCED S Nthe I D O T I R . P navigational skills of even the most experiencedIGsailors. HTED It isTOvery BE RE S5 Abeautiful Bfrigid R Y P K O S5 . Cexpensive Dprotected K IS C R THIS BOO O O B E O L Etreacherous F N MP E A V S I G S I T TH IS NO N O I S ERMIS On Your OwnPParagraph 6 Just imagine how brave the astronauts have to be. They hurtle thousands of miles per hour into an atmosphere with no oxygen. Before the mission, they must practice endlessly since any mistake S6 can mean possible death. They must be extremely .
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S6 Awealthy Bcourageous Canxious Dcooperative Eenthusiastic
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On Your Own Paragraph 7 Mr. Green enjoyed being in charge of snow removal operations. He understood how to prepare before a blizzard arrived and how to make certain all the equipment and workers S7 were in place. He was an excellent .
S7 Acounselor Bteacher Csupervisor Dfather Erepresentative
On Your Own Paragraph 8 The United States government consists of three branches. Each branch has a separate responsibility. Although each branch is S8 separate, they must all work together. It is a complex .
S8 Aorganization Binstruction Cbuilding Devaluation Eexperiment
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My friends and I love sports! Either individually or as a team, we enjoy competition. Perhaps our favorite sport is volleyball, since we can work on our skills, strategies, and teamwork after S9 school. We are always about this activity.
S9 Anervous Bcurious Cangry STER.Dreading MA . CKLINE Eenthusiastic Y WAY
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DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following passages. Select the best choice from those given. Fill in your answer. Then fill in the pronoun chart.
On Your Own Passage A The section of our country called the Great Plains was home to many different Indian tribes. Most of these tribes were divided into small bands of 300 to 500 people. Each band was headed by a chief who had to have courage and strength. These were 1 considered two important . An Indian would have to prove that he had these characteristics before becoming chief. These tests were meant to make sure that that individual was the proper person to lead the tribal group.
1 Atraits Bweapons Ctreaties Dfriends Efoods
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The Plains Indians had an organized way of life. They harvested 2 and ate corn and beans. The Indians learned to these themselves. Indians developed and used farming skills for planting other crops as well. In the spring and summer, they followed great herds of buffalo. The buffalo were used for 3 clothing, food, and shelter. They were very useful .
2 Acatch Bshoot Cgrow Dfind Erepair
3 Abooks ER.Bantiques MAST Danimals Ctools E N I L WAY. Y N A BLACK D IEmachines N
Indian children learned how to ride horses almost as soon OasT A IS N ODUCE IT helped 4 they could walk. Their was essential. Horses R . P D E E R T BE 4 Atraining RIGH important O for Yvery T the Indians hunt and travel, and so it was Bspeech P K O O C O S B I S K I O H Ccaution Dhumor Indians to learn to be excellentLEriders. R T had to learn to FOalso P BO Indians N M E A V S I Eschedule use bows and arrows. S the youngest THIEven NOT G braves were taught how S I N 5 to use the bow and arrow. MISSIO It was a very important R E P 5 Asecret Bprize because it was used for hunting and defense. Cgift Dtool Eweapon The tepees the Indians lived in provided protection from the icy chill of winter, as well as from the terrible dampness and blazing heat of summer. To avoid these seasonal conditions, the Indians often moved from place to place like nomads. They 6 as the seasons changed. Plains Indians did not stay 6 Ahid Bescaped Cwandered Dfought in one place very long. Eargued
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The Plains Indians also believed in spirits. They believed that certain things found in nature had God-like qualities. They felt that the spirits controlled things that happened on Earth. The primary spirit was the sun, but the Indians also worshipped the earth, the 7 moon, rocks, wind, and water. They to all of them. All of these represented parts of the Indians’ religion.
7 Awent Bprayed Cwrote Dread Ecomplained
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On Your Own Passage B The United States is divided into several geographical regions. 1 They in certain ways. For example, the terrain and/or climate may not be the same from place to place. As a result, people have developed varying lifestyles. Their way of living 2 is to each area. In New England, the land is generally rocky and sandy. This 3 made farming . Because it was so challenging to farm, the early New England settlers turned to fishing and ship building. In the Northeast, fine harbors and a favorable coastline enabled great manufacturing and trading centers to grow. Large numbers of people flocked to the Northeast, because that was 4 where the jobs were. To this day, it remains heavily .
1 Aspeak Bgrow Cdiffer Dteach Ebehave 2 Asimilar Bunique Ctrue Dterrible Ereligious 3 Asimple Bprosperous Cattractive Ddifficult Eworthwhile
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In the Southeast, the days are warmer and the growing season longer. In the Midwest, the land is grassy and the climate rainy. These are favorable conditions for growing corn and wheat, and 5 raising cattle. They resulted in the spread of .
4 Apopulated Bguarded Cwatered Dpolluted Emedicated
5 Adisease Binsects Cagriculture R.Ddrought E T S A AY. LINE MEindustrialization
In the mountainous regions of the country, natural resources LACK ANY W N I such as coal, iron, silver, and gold are plentiful. The presenceNOofT A B D E IT ISin its REPRODUC . these minerals led to another industry. Mining grew D E T YRIGH economy. TO BE 6 Avital K 6 importance. It became toISthis OPregion’s O Bcostly C O B S K I O H O T B Charmful Duseless N FOR MPLEgrew Gup E A V S I S I Clearly, the United States as a nation of unique T Eunrelated TH IS NO Each region drew upon its N O I regions with great natural potential. S ERMIS 7 strengths. In thisPway, they made the most of their . 7 Aproblems Boptions Cresources Dtaxes ® ® ® Eopportunity
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What is the pronoun?
What is the pronoun referent?
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CHAPTER 3: Using Signal Word Clues Sometimes the clues to the missing word are signal words. Signal words are words which tell the reader that something is coming. They signal the reader to look for something important. There are many types of signal words. Some of the most important types are: • Sequence Signals: after, before, during, earlier, later, now, then, while • Cause Signals: as, because, but, due to, for, from, if, in order that, therefore, yet
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• Continuing Signals: again, and, another, with, in addition, likewise, secondly, too • Change Signals: although, but, despite, even though, however, instead of, nevertheless
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B Paragraph with Explanation 1 A S NOT PRODUCED I T I . Wars are dreadful events which have occurred GHTED sinceTOthe BE RE I R Y P K O beginning of time. Nevertheless, our must BOOwork to S K IS Cleaders I O H O T B S1 them. S1 Aeliminate Bplant N FOR MPLE E A V S I G S I T O TH N Cteach Dbuild N IS O I S S I Eencourage PERM
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The signal word is nevertheless. The word nevertheless alerts the reader that an opposite idea will follow. Wars have always existed. Nevertheless, our leaders must work to change this. The correct choice is a: Nevertheless our leaders must work to eliminate them. Try paragraph 2 by yourself. Then read the explanation which follows.
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Paragraph with Explanation 2 Some great literature is written to be heard. Therefore, S2 appreciating these works may include being a good . Speeches and plays are also intended to be heard, not to be read silently.
S2 Aviewer Blistener Cspeller Dwriter Estudent
Explanation: Did you choose b? If you did, you are correct? The signal word is therefore. It alerts the reader to conclude a logical comment about hearing literature. A person must be a good listener.
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The correct answer is b: Therefore, appreciating these works may include being a good listener.
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On Your Own DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following paragraphs. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Paragraph 3 Stage actors must spend much time putting on make-up. Actors must also work under hot lights. However, they are still able S3 to perform even though these conditions are . Good actors concentrate on the roles they play and overcome these obstacles.
S3 Aslippery Bfun Cscary Ddifficult Edangerous
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When we arrived, it was clear that the reception was quite lovely with tasty food, excellent music, and interesting conversation. The host wanted us to have a good time. Therefore, S4 we were quite .
S4 Arich Borganized Ceducated STER.Dunhappy A M E WAY. KLIN Ecomfortable
ANY BLAC A N I T D O E On Your Own Paragraph 5 IT IS N REPRODUC . D E T BE IGH Odied YRMany T P K O O C There was a lengthy fight to endK slavery. people O O IS OR THIS B O B E L fighting for its elimination. With the endEN ofFthe Civil War, slavery MP A V S I G S I T TH was abolished. However, before IS NO this happened, the idea of N O I S IS to be impossible. S5 Afighting Bwealth S5 was Ethought P RM
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On Your Own Paragraph 6 Our family has certain customs for celebrating birthdays. Each person gets to choose his or her favorite foods on that special day. Other family members have to prepare and serve the meal. S6 Likewise, Sarah’s family has its own .
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On Your Own Paragraph 7 In 1906 there was a terrible earthquake that destroyed much of San Francisco. Many buildings were leveled and fires raged S7 everywhere. Although this happened, the city was .
S7 Arebuilt Bcrowded Cdestroyed Dexciting Eentertaining
On Your Own Paragraph 8 In World War II, the Germans had a secret code machine, known as the Enigma Machine. By using this device, they could contact their troops to launch attacks with no warning. During S8 this period, the Americans raced to the code.
S8 Acreate Binvent Chide Dremember Eunderstand
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Jeffrey was overjoyed when he received his report card and noticed the “A” in Social Studies, especially since this had been his most difficult subject. It was a struggle, but through hard work and dedication, he improved his grade. Earlier, he had S9 .
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DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following passages. Select the best choice from those given. Fill in your answer. Then fill in the signal word chart.
On Your Own Passage A We are all amateur meteorologists. When we awake each morning, we look outside the window. What kind of day will it be? Is it going to rain or be clear and sunny? We take a guess. In effect, 1 we the weather. Some equipment may help in forecasting the weather. First, a thermometer will help find the temperature at different times of the day. Normally, temperatures will rise during the daytime. On 2 the other hand, they will at night. If this pattern varies, look for a break in the weather.
1 Afear Calter
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Another instrument used by forecasters is the barometer. Whereas the thermometer measures the air’s temperature, the barometer measures air pressure. When air pressure is low, rain is likely. Likewise, there may be a good chance of snow when the 3 pressure is not .
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3 Acold E MAS Bhigh N I AY. L W K C Y A N L A B CstableIN Dlow OT A ED Eunstable N C U S I D O T An anemometer measures the speed at which the air is moving TED. I O BE REPR H G I R when it passes this instrument. Therefore, itOis possible toOmeasure PY C O KT S B I S I H 4 the speed of the .E BOOK 4 AEarth Bcar FOR T PL N M E A V S I Cplane Dwind THIS NOT Gof weather. The faster the S I The clouds are another indicator Erocket N SIO S I M R clouds move, thePEsooner the weather is likely to be affected. On the other hand, if the clouds remain in place, the weather is not 5 Aremain Bclear 5 likely to . Cfrost Dflow Echange The color of the sky also serves as a clue to the weather. 6 Therefore, it is to observe the sky. Red skies at sunset usually mean the next day will be clear. Blue skies are also associated with bright and sunny days. When clouds thicken and skies are gray, the outlook is not so favorable. Consequently, a 7 might come in handy. Forecasting the weather is interesting and challenging. It is a complex science which is never completely mastered. Page 22
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What is the signal word(s)?
Sentence with blank #1 Sentence with blank #2 Sentence with blank #3 Sentence with blank #4 Sentence with blank #5
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On Your Own Passage B In the early years of this century, science was a field reserved for men. It was rare for a woman to become a scientist or even go to college. Despite the fact that women were not easily accepted as scientists, Marie Curie determined that her goal was to study 1 physics and chemistry. Indeed, this was her . Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1867. Although she wanted to study more than anything else, Curie found it necessary to get a job to earn some money. As a result, she had to go to 2 . From the age of 17 to 22, Curie was employed as a governess. Having saved her money, she set out in 1891 for Paris to study at the Sorbonne University.
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Curie lived alone in an unheated attic on less than a dollar a day. But she would not let the conditions diminish her spirit. 3 Instead she . In 1893, Marie Curie graduated with honors in physics and in 1894 she received another degree with honors in mathematics. She finally secured a position at the Paris School of Physics and Chemistry, where she met Pierre Curie, the director of research. They fell in love and married in 1895.
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STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A S NOT PRODUCED I T I . After that, a new period in Marie Curie’s life She D GHTEbegan. BE RE I R O Y T P K divided her time between her studies OO Her Bfamily. IS COand Ther S K I O H O B daughter, Irene, was born inPL1897. Most women N FOR of the period M E E A V S I G S I T automatically choseTHto remain atNhome and gave up any hope of IS O N O I S 4 a career. However, Marie her career. 4 Aenjoy Bremember IS Curie did not PERM She was fascinated by the discovery that certain minerals gave off mysterious glowing rays. She named this occurrence “radioactivity.”
As a result of this interest, Marie and her husband resumed experimenting to determine the nature of the glowing rays. At last, in 1898, they announced the discovery of a new element, polonium. Similarly, a second new element, radium, was also 5 .
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The work of the Curies’ was not yet completed. They now had to isolate the radium from its original pitchblend ore. First, they 6 had to it. After four years of labor and six tons of ore, the Curies finally extracted the substance and produced a gram of radium. For their outstanding achievement, the Curies received the Nobel Prize. One day, tragedy suddenly struck. In 1906, Marie’s husband was run down by a heavy cart and killed. Courageously, she continued her work with radium. As a result, Marie Curie 7 the Nobel Prize again in 1911. This was indeed a great honor. She was the only person ever to receive the Nobel Prize twice.
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CHAPTER 4: Using Clues Before the Deleted Word Sometimes the clues to the missing word come before the blank.
Paragraph with Explanation 1 Triangles and rectangle are examples of polygons. Polygons are shapes made of three or more line segments. They cannot S1 have only two .
S1 Asides Bcolors Chomes Deyes Echildren
Explanation: In this paragraph, the information needed to fill in the blank can be found before the deleted word. The two sentences before the blank describe a polygon as having three or more line segments. These line segments form the polygon’s sides.
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The correct answer a: They cannot have only two sides.
Try paragraph 2 by yourself. Then read the explanation which follows.
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A S NOT PRODUCED I T I . GHTED BE RE I R O Y T P K Paragraph with Explanation 2 IS CO BOO S K I O H O T B R all living things. LE thatVmake N FOup MPunits Cells are the microscopic E A S I G S I T TH living. ICells S NO perform life features such as Cells, themselves, are N O I S RMIS Without them, the matter is not respiration and PEgrowth. S2
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Explanation: Did you choose d? If you did, you are correct. The sentences before the blank tell how cells make up all living things. Living is being alive. The correct answer is d: Without them, the matter is not alive.
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On Your Own DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following paragraphs. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Paragraph 3 Baseball requires many diverse skills. A player must be able to make quick decisions, as well as run, slide, hit, catch, and throw a S3 ball. Simple strength and speed are not .
S3 Apresent Bgood Cdesired Duseful Eenough
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Yesterday, I thought it was my brother Mike’s turn to do the laundry. He thought I was supposed to be doing it, so by the end of the day there was an enormous pile of dirty laundry in the S4 basement. Sometimes, it can be easy to have a .
S4 Apromise Bcriticism Cquestion Dsolution Emisunderstanding
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A Trade between nations has always been a complex S NOT PRODUCED I T I . arrangement. Nations have tried to work in cooperation GHTED withTOeach BE RE I R Y P K O other. They attempt to work out deals between BOO goods IS Cbalance S K to I O H O T B being imported and thoseAM being PLE exported. N FItOisR very important to E V S I G S I T S5 Acompromise Bwin TH S5 . IS NO N O I Claugh Dargue S IS PERM Esurrender
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On Your Own Paragraph 6 The Boston Tea Party, where British tea was dumped into Boston Harbor, symbolized the colonist’s anger at the British. They resented the high taxes they were paying for tea. It was an S6 important .
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On Your Own Paragraph 7 Long ago, Native Americans in the Southwest lived in cliff dwellings. Their position afforded protection from their enemies and provided shelter. These were considered “state of the art.” However, compared to our houses now, their homes may appear S7 .
S7 Aexpensive Bfancy Ccolorful Dhazardous Eprimitive
On Your Own Paragraph 8 Anthony had always been interested in politics. He closely followed elections. In some elections, he felt the best choice was the Democratic candidate. Other years, he preferred the S8 .
S8 APresident Brebellion Csenator DCongress ERepublican
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Plants require a lot of care. In order to grow, they need food, S9 water, and sunlight. In a lot of ways, they are just like .
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DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following passages. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Passage A Long before Columbus came to the New World, the Mayan Indians of Central America had developed a calendar that ruled 1 their daily lives. It their day to day activities. To make a calendar, one needs to know the precise position of 2 the sun in the sky. Likewise, the location of stars at night also needs to be known. The Mayans studied the sky and looked carefully at the movement of the sun and stars. They 3 the shifting positions of heavenly objects. The Mayans recognized when stars were at their lowest or highest point of their annual paths through the sky. They also traced the paths of the moon and the planet Venus. Mayan astronomers 4 these movements. The Mayans used the knowledge they obtained to construct a calendar according to what they saw. 5 It was based on many .
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Other early calendars were made of giant blocks of stone. A CK L L ANY W B These stone blocks were put in a very special order since they were A N I T D O N DUCE IT ISTheir intended to mark the seasons and predict eclipses. 5ROAstories Btexts . P D E E R T H E G B I R O Y stones OinOEngland Cadmired Dfacts 6 was important. One such ring KT COPof S B I S K I O H Eopinions T years ago. If is called Stonehenge. It was set BOmore than FOR5,000 PLE up N M E A V S I G the sun rise over the Heel you visit Stonehenge you can IS THtoday, NOT see S I N 6 Avalue Bquantity Stone on the first day of The Heel Stone is a large, single IO MISSsummer. R E P Cweight Dsize block of stone that stands at the entrance of Stonehenge. Earrangement Calendars have changed in many ways over the years. We now think of a calendar as nothing more than a useful document. It is 7 Abook Bsong 7 simply a written . In ancient days, however, the Cnewspaper Drecord calendar was a great invention and a giant step forward. Eencyclopedia
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On Your Own Passage B The human body contains hundreds of muscles that enable us 1 to take part in physical activity. They enable us to . Some muscles can be seen working while others perform their functions without being noticed. A bicep, for example, can be observed to expand or contract when you bend your arm at the elbow or hold it straight out. Muscles perform a number of functions. What a muscle can do depends upon the type of muscle it is found in the body. Their 2 vary. Certain muscles located in the face, for example, help you demonstrate pleasure by allowing you to smile. 3 With them you are able to show .
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One of the most critical muscles in the body is the heart, which pumps blood to different parts of the body. The role of this muscle 4 is . The heart consists of four parts, or chambers. Each chamber is divided by walls made of muscle tissue. As a 5 result, the four sections are kept . This helps to regulate the direction in which the blood flows.
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AB IN A Many people work out in order to keep their muscles from T D O E N C U S D . IT Ior P5ROAcold getting soft and flabby. Other people jog, play ball, do D E Bfresh E R T H E G B I R O Y T P K calisthenics. Muscles that are firm and well-toned Csmooth Dcalm O to feel BOyou IS CO THhelp S K I O O B Eseparate better, therefore it is important MPLE to GIVE6N FOR regularly. Strong A S S I T trim. They improve your H look lean muscles help you Tto NOand S I N 7 . 6 Arelax Bsleep ISSIO PERM Ceat Ddrink Eexercise ® ® ®
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CHAPTER 5: Using Clues After the Deleted Word Sometimes the clues to the missing word come after the blank.
Paragraph with Explanation 1 S1 Bees are very animals. They do many important things. Bees help flowers reproduce by carrying pollen from flower to flower. Bees also make honey.
S1 Acolorful Bfast Cuseful Dhungry Esocial
Explanation: Clues which lead to the correct answer are found in the sentences which come after the sentence with the deleted word. These sentences indicate that bees help flowers reproduce and also produce honey, two functions which are both very important. The clues, however, lead the reader to understand that useful is the answer.
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The correct answer is c: Bees are very useful animals.
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A S NOT PRODUCED I T I . GHTED BE RE I R O Y T P K O Paragraph with Explanation 2 K IS C R THIS BOO O O B EN FOear. These are the AMPinLE a Tperson’s V S There are threeHIbones I G S T IS NInO fact, the three together are no S2 Alargest N S2 bones in the body. O I Btiniest S IS PERM thumbnail. There are no other smaller bones. bigger than an average Csoftest Dhardest
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On Your Own DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following paragraphs. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Paragraph 3 S3 The heart is controlled because it is an . Voluntary muscles, such as the ones in our involuntary muscle arms, are consciously controlled. People can control their movement. Involuntary muscles are controlled unconsciously by the nervous system.
S3 Aslowly Bprecisely Csoftly Dswiftly Eautomatically
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On Your Own Paragraph 4
S4 have played a major role in shaping our nation’s history. The founders of our nation knew it was important to be able to change the Constitution. They wanted to be certain there could be changes as they were necessary.
S4 AWomen BWars CPresidents DDisasters EAmendments
STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A S NOT PRODUCED I T On Your Own Paragraph 5 I . GHTED BE RE I R O Y T P K O S5 The of some animals A S5 Aeyesight Bhearing BOO Spowerful. K IS C is Rvery I O H O T B O its victims that Cvenom Dinstinct rattlesnake, for instance,Ainjects N Finto MPLE a poison E V S I G S I T Eprecision TH the system swiftly circulates through IS NO and causes death. N O I S IS PERM On Your Own Paragraph 6 S6 A is a geometric figure. As a quadrilateral it has four sides and four right angles. The perimeter of this figure can be found by multiplying its lengths by two, its widths by two, and adding the two products together.
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On Your Own Paragraph 7 S7 A is a powerful force. Spinning across the Pacific, these awesome windstorms cause a tremendous deal of damage, with huge waves, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. In the Atlantic, these storms are known as hurricanes.
S7 Atyphoon Bblizzard Ctsunami Dvolcano Ewave
On Your Own Paragraph 8 S8 A is great to have around your home. If the electricity fails, these machines can make enough power to keep the lights on until power is restored.
S8 Adryer Bgenerator Clantern Dworkshop Erefrigerator
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S9 Did you ever wonder where come from? After grapes ripen, they remain on the vine to dry in the sun and as this process occurs, they slowly are transformed to brown, wrinkled, shriveled fruit.
S9 Aoranges Bbananas Craisins Dmangoes Eartichokes
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DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following passages. Select the best choice from those given. Then fill in your answer.
On Your Own Passage A 1 The desire to was one of humankind’s earliest dreams. Ancient Egyptian artists pictured people with wings. The storytellers of Persia invented a magic carpet that carried princes across the sky. In Greek mythology, Daedalus and Icarus both flew on wings fastened to their shoulders with wax.
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2 Flying is no longer just a . During the 20th century, this dream finally became a reality. The idea of flying in an airplane was proven possible. On December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, Orville Wright flew a distance of 120 feet and stayed aloft for twelve seconds while his brother Wilbur watched. The Age of Aviation had begun with the Wright brothers’ achievement.
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3 However, this was no . It was not just a matter of 3 Aloss Bproblem luck. It had been carefully planned and discussed. They had both Cfun Daccident Etriumph experimented for years with gliders, which were planes that flew STER. . A M without motor-powered engines. Although the brothers were E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B bicycle mechanics by trade, they had read everything about flight A S NOT PRODUCED T Iplane. I that was available and proceeded logically to designEDtheir . GHT WrightsTO left BE RE 4 Arich 4 COPY.RIThe These two brothers had been Bill K OO S B I S K I O H Ccareful Ddeceitful nothing to chance. PLE BO IVEN FOR T M A S Epopular OT G THIS Nwas S I N The Wright brothers’ plane quite different than today’s SIO ERMIS was 5 planes. Their P plane . The design was 5 Asimple Blarge straightforward and uncomplicated. It weighed only 750 pounds, Csafe Dfast Eluxurious including the pilot. It had two wings, one above and one below the body of the plane. Its gasoline engine was used to turn a pair of propellers which were eight feet in diameter. The pilot had to lie flat on the bottom wing to operate the controls. After their initial flight in 1903, the Wright brothers made 6 . They continued to alter the design of their plane because they were anxious to make it better. They used a more powerful engine and worked to make the plane more stable. These changes made for a more practical flying machine.
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Today’s airplane engineers and researchers recognize the skill of the Wright brothers. Their plane had an air speed indicator and a fuel tank that could be separated safely from the plane if it crashed. The world owes a great deal to the Wright brothers. We can 7 many things. Today, we can fly to the four corners of the globe in giant, jet-propelled planes at speeds of 500 miles per hour. No goal seems unattainable. We can now visit places we would not have dreamed of visiting because of that first flight on a cold and windy day in December.
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On Your Own Passage B 1 Virtually everybody has an about one of the largest cities in the United States—New York City. Some people love it, while others may not like it at all.
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There are some things about which all people who discuss New 2 York City agree. It is . It is a city that “never sleeps.” The lively, fast-paced atmosphere is created by the skyscrapers, the people, the traffic, and the flashing lights. The city is never dull.
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New York City is also a great center of culture. Its museums are among the finest in the world. Broadway is a major street there, 3 and it is quite . Just about everyone has heard of the “Great White Way,” which is Broadway’s nickname. The finest actors from around the globe come to perform in New York’s theater district which is located on and near Broadway.
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Wall Street is another well-known street which is located in 4 New York City. It is the center of the nation. Stock exchanges, all major brokerage firms, and major banking institutions are located there. In virtually every news report which is broadcast around the globe, a few moments are dedicated to NOT what has occurred on Wall Street that day. . IT IS
4 Afinancial Bmining Ceducation Dagricultural . ASTER E MEmanufacturing .
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GHTED I R O Y P K Tisland Oof islands. O C O New York City is essentially a collection Each S B I OOK a number Bshare R TofHIS E O L F 5 is called a borough, and they all . P N M E A V S I G S I T H O T N These are necessary in order to N IS connect the islands with a system O I S S I of roads which allows PERM for travel over the waterways.
5 Aillnesses Bschools Cbridges Dgames Ehospitals
6 New York City can get quite . Almost eight million people live there. Each day, rush hour transports millions of people in and out of the city. The huge number of people in the city can create many problems.
6 Aslippery Bcrowded Ccold Ddeep Edangerous
7 New York City embraces people from around the . It is a “melting pot” with people from dozens of countries walking its streets. Stand on Fifth Avenue for just a short time, and you will surely hear a host of foreign languages being spoken as people pass by. Like the United Nations, which also meets in New York, the “City” represents citizens from the four corners of the globe.
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UNIT II:
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DIRECTIONS: Unit II includes 18 passages. All of the passages are nonfiction. Each passage has 7 words deleted. You must read the entire passage in order to fill in the missing word. Each of the multiple-choice distracters will make sense and be grammatically correct in the sentence with the blank. You will need to read the selections carefully. Then circle your answer or fill in the bubble on the answer sheet.
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PASSAGE ONE In the seventeenth century, many fields of science needed to be explored in order to discover how the body worked. People wanted to learn about themselves. They needed to increase their 1 . William Harvey was a scientist who wanted to find out about 2 the blood, and he also wanted to the human heart. At the time that William Harvey lived, people did not realize that the heart was a pump. They did not know that blood flowed through our veins and arteries. At that time, many people believed that air, not blood, was found in the blood vessels. These beliefs 3 were .
1 Awealth Bweight Csize Dpulse Eknowledge 2 Aheal Bimprove Ctransplant Dremove Einvestigate 3 Atrue Bproven Cincorrect Dhelpful Ediscussed
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William Harvey was an English doctor who was not content to 4 accept such beliefs; he was not . Dr. Harvey would not believe things that had not been scientifically proven, and he would not be comfortable until he knew something for sure. As a 5 result, he began to laboratory tests. Dr. Harvey showed that blood flows in a closed system of tubes or blood vessels.
4 Asatisfied Brespected Cfamous Dthin Einterested
STER. . A M E 5 CAlimit WAY KLIN Y Bconduct A Crevise N L A B A N I Davoid S NOT PRODUCED Eeliminate I T I . Today, scientists are still finding more and more GHTEDdata Tabout BE RE I R O Y P K how blood circulates; however, their IS CO TH6IS BOO is still K O O B 6 Aequipment Blaboratory incomplete. But the research continue; it will not N FOR MPLE will E A V S I G S I Cdrive Dtest T 7 . Scientists TH are always NO striving to be certain. S I N Einformation ISSIO PERM ® ® ® 7 Asucceed Bstop Cexist Dspeed Eincrease
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PASSAGE TWO Many people suffer from asthma. The name for this 1 comes from the Greek word which means “panting.” People who have asthma generally require some amount of medical attention. Asthma is usually caused by something that annoys the small 2 air tubes in the lungs. They become . This may be caused by substances all around us, such as dust or pollen. When the muscles of the air tubes are affected, they become 3 . The diameter of the tubes decreases and a reduction in size occurs. As a result, it is difficult for air to pass in 4 and out of the lungs. Consequently, becomes uneasy and irregular.
1 Atreatment Bsport Cillness Dprocedure Eepidemic
2 Airritated Bwealthy Cgreen Dhealthy Eeducated 3 Awider Bnarrower Clonger Dinfected Econgested
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Certain prescription drugs can be used to relax the muscles of 5 the air tubes. These are often useful; they assist in giving the victim relief. As a result, the air tubes open again, enabling air to get into the lungs more easily.
4 Aeating Bsleeping Cmovement Dexercise Ebreathing
5 Acameras STER.Bmedications A M E Ccourses Dtools LIN WAY. Y N A BLACK D IEprocedures CE N
Asthma is not a pleasant condition. But the proper medical 6 attention can make a positive difference. It can the OT A N S I T RODU .I P symptoms. Doctors also feel that asthma may Hsometimes be D E E R T BE O on YRIG thatObrings T P K caused by an unexpected accident or tragic event O O 6 Arecreate Bharm C B IS S K I O H O T B an attack. When this occurs,PLan may become Cmeasure Ddiminish OR N Fpatient M E asthmatic E A V S I G S I T Eincrease upset. In such a case, . Physicians will try THthe causeISisNO 7 N O I S to get the patient to ERMISdeal with his or her feelings in order to P promote relief. 7 Aphysical Bprevented Cemotional Duntreatable Econfusing ® ® ®
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PASSAGE THREE Polar bears live in the northern regions of the world. They live in areas where few other animals are able to live because of the 1 extreme cold. However, polar bears , despite the cold winds of the northern polar regions that continually blow. Snow and ice cover the ground all year long, but the polar bears are able to withstand the freezing temperatures. They are ideally 2 suited for this . Their physical make-up allows them to abide in the land and the climate. A polar bear’s color is appropriate in the frozen North. The white fur blends with the white color of the snow and ice. This makes it extremely difficult for enemies of the polar bear to 3 it. Their fur is a natural form of camouflage. The white fur also makes it easier for polar bears to sneak up on animals when they hunt for food.
1 Adream Bthink Csurvive Descape Ecommunicate 2 Aenvironment Bcontest Cshow Doccupation Eexperiment
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Polar bears also like the water surrounding their icy land: they 4 really seem to it. While humans could not tolerate these temperatures, polar bears frolic in the icy water. They spend a considerable amount of time in it. They catch fish while they swim in the water. Sometimes they catch a seal or a walrus. NOT
. IT IS E D E T H G K TO B Polar bears generally live in the open, exposed elements. OPYRI toSthe O C O S B I K OOprotect R THI 5 PLE Bto They seldom seek themselves. They are O F N M E A V S I G S I T H always in the cold Texcept whenNtheir IS O cubs are born. Even then, N O I S they only protect themselves under a mound of snow. IS PERM
A polar bear is able to live in the North because it never feels 6 cold. It is capable of staying . It has layers of fat under its skin and spaces of air in its thick white fur. This helps the bear maintain an appropriate body temperature. Moreover, the fur also contains oils. This prevents water from penetrating the fur and chilling the body. Water and oil do not mix. The skin remains 7 . A polar bear even has fur on the bottom of its feet. This protects the feet from the cold and keeps the bear from slipping on the ice.
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Bsmell Dtouch Esee
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6 Alonger Basleep Cawake Dwarm Einterested
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PASSAGE FOUR More people are riding bicycles than ever before. The number of bikes in the U.S. totals approximately one hundred million. In the Netherlands, seventy-five percent of the people own bicycles. In Japan and China, using a bicycle is a way of life. Regular use of 1 a bicycle can be quite beneficial. It offers many . A bicycle will pay for itself with even moderate use. It saves 2 . A person who usually uses public transportation, such as a bus or a train, will spend less on fares. If a bicycle can be used instead of a car, there will be fewer automobile expenses. 3 From a point of view, riding a bicycle makes a great deal of sense. Doctors say it is an excellent form of exercise. Bicycling causes less strain on the joints and muscles than does jogging. In fact, people who may have knee and ankle problems are advised by experts to ride a bike rather than jog.
1 Awords Bflavors Cfoods Dbooks Eadvantages 2 Apaper Bthread Cmoney Deffort Estamps
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3 Atheatrical Bmedical Cliterary Dchildish Eselfish
Regular exercise helps a person feel better. It helps a person 4 live a life. Studies have shown that regular exercising 4 Avirtuous TER.Bsingle E MAS Dmilitary Ccleaner extends the life span of humans. Exercise improves blood N I L WAY. K C Y A N L A B N circulation, strengthens the heart muscle, and increases lung OT A ED IElonger N C U S I D O T I capacity. Of course, bike riding also strengthensHTthe leg, ED. arm, REPR E G B I R O K Tthese shoulder, back, and stomach muscles. This COisPYso because OOall S B I S K I O 5 Awork Brest H RT 5 body parts . PLE BO O F N M E A Cshiver Dmend THIS S IS NOT GIV Ebleed N 6 Bicycling also helps in control. It can be SIOweight S I M R PEto lose weight. Bicycling uphill or bicycle racing to someone trying 6 Auseless Bannoying burns approximately six hundred calories per hour. Moreover, like Cdangerous Dupsetting any exercise routine, bicycling speeds up a person’s metabolism so Eworthwhile that more calories than usual are burned in other activities as well. Bicycles are good for getting to and from places of business. They are also very good for light shopping, visiting friends and most other neighborhood trips. In fact, they are quite 7 . People are always finding new uses for bicycles. Bicycling is both beneficial and fun.
7 Aeducational Belectronic Cdelicious Dversatile Einspirational
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PASSAGE FIVE People have just begun to realize the benefits of regular exercise. Until recently, the loss of strength and flexibility as a person got older was taken for granted. Now we know that workouts help people. If done regularly, people can stay 1 . Becoming weak and tired as one gets older is now avoidable. There are many elements to an exercise program. The most important factors are interest and enjoyment. You have to 2 to be involved. If you begin with a program you do not enjoy, you will be less likely to stay with the regimen. If you choose something that you look forward to doing, you will be well on your way to establishing an ongoing exercise routine. You are 3 likely to the program.
1 Aawake Bhome Cfit Daway Ewealthy
2 Arefuse Bspeak Crun Dwant Evote
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3 Aread Breject Cexamine Dview Econtinue
Exercise can be divided into various categories. One important type is “aerobic” exercise. Aerobic exercise puts stress on the heart and lungs, which forces them to work harder and more efficiently. When people are doing “aerobics,” they need more oxygen. As a STER. . A M E result, they must inhale faster in order to adjust their oxygen level. ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A 4 The body must it. Jogging, skipping rope and crossBobtain UCED S NOT P4ROAlocate I D T I . D E country skiing are all examples of aerobic exercises. These E R T Chalve Dmake O BE YRIGH than T P K O O C activities all require the body to use more oxygen it would Eincrease O OK IS OR THIS B O B E use normally. L NF MP
E A THIS S IS NOT GIV SIONare called “anaerobic.” of exercise S I M R PE
Other types They require strength, endurance and flexibility, but those who do these exercises do not usually feel “winded” at the end of the session. 5 They do not harder. Their respiration rates do not increase drastically. Examples of anaerobic exercises are weightlifting, stretching and yoga. A well-rounded exercise program will include some aerobic and some anaerobic types of 6 exercise. Both are . Each one plays an important role in keeping the body healthy.
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What you wear for your exercise program will depend largely on what type of exercise you choose. It is always best, however, to dress in layers. In this way, you are able to remove pieces of clothing as your body temperature increases. You won’t become 7 . You can stay relatively cool while you exercise, if you dress correctly.
7 Aenraged Bhappy Chungry Dtired Eoverheated
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PASSAGE SIX Diary writing can be an exciting and enjoyable experience. There are many different types of things about which you can write. A funny experience, a joke with a friend or a special line of poetry can start your mind working. A recipe, a brand new food that you tasted, or a phone call from a close friend, can start you 1 on a journal entry. These all give you . Some people like noting changes in the weather in their journals. Other people note the most popular music of the moment. You may even make a “book report diary” in which you list and describe any books that you have read. You must look 2 around and watch what is happening. people make the best diary writers. Such people are always aware of their surroundings.
1 Aproof Bcontrol Cideas Dhope Eexercise
2 AHappy BObservant CDecent DPleasant EInteresting
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Diaries do not have to be used only to record happy or wonderful news. They are also important vehicles for “letting off steam” or for expressing sad feelings. They can allow you to write 3 about your . If your parents are angry because you 3 Aapplication STER.Bopponents A M E Cteachers Demotions forgot to mow the lawn, if your friend is moving far away, tell your WAY. KLIN C Y A N L A B N diary about it. Chances are that you will feel better for having OT A ED IEgovernment N C U S I D O T I seem REPR 4 written it. Your may improve. Things may TED. not H G I R O BE 4 Avoice Y T P K O O Bmood C so bleak. In addition, you will improve Iyour writing skills. O B S K S I O H O T B Cplant Dmath N FOR MPLE E A V S I G S I T Ehearing H develop Do not worry if Tyou block. This is a period of O IS Nwriter’s N O I S time when you cannot ERMIS5think of anything to write. It may seem P that your mind is . Continue to make entries in your 5 Ablank Bsharp Ccomplex Dodd 6 book even if your contributions are trivial. Your will Egrowing return. Creative new thoughts will begin to flow again. Go back and reread your entries from time to time. You will be surprised how much you will have grown as a writer and as a person. But, all this takes time as well as effort. Expert writing does 7 not come quickly. It certainly is not very . Perseverance is what is needed. It is well worth it.
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PASSAGE SEVEN Giraffes are the tallest living animals in the world and they are as unique as they are tall. They have very long legs and an exceptionally long neck which helps them keep a lookout for dangerous enemies. Their form of camouflage is effective. Their enemies do not often 1 them. When giraffes feed on tall trees, they stand very still. They almost look like the tree itself. When giraffes do have to fight, they use their long legs and hooves to harm their enemies. Giraffes also may strike their enemies with their strong necks. Giraffes have a difficult time drinking water. They cannot 2 . Therefore, they must spread their legs far apart and bend their neck as far down as possible. This takes a long time. Giraffes are very awkward when they finally do manage to reach the water. Another strange feature about the giraffe is that it cannot make any sounds as can most other animals. They make 3 no at all. They cannot warn nearby giraffes if they see danger approaching.
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3 Afood Bhome Cnoise Dfriends Emovement
Bats are another example of wildlife with strange habits. They STER. . A M E 4 can fly, however, they are not . Bats are mammals; 4ACAalive WAY KLIN Y Bawake N L A B A N I Dcolorful they are the only mammals with this ability. They have furry UCED S NOT PROCbirds I D T I . Eairplanes bodies and skin on their wings, but no feathers. GHTED BatsTO are BE RE I R Y P K O nocturnal, which means they sleep all Iday. BOO sleep is S they K S C TheR Tway I O H O B also strange: they wrap themselves inNtheir FO wings, then, they MPLE up E A V S I G S I T H go to sleep while Thanging upside IS NO down. They hang by their N O I S 5 . When IS comes, they wake up and look for 5 Aropes Bswings ERMnight P Cfangs Dfeet insects to eat. People think bats are blind, however, this is not Etrapezes true. Bats can see with their eyes, but they use their ears to perceive their environment. Another animal with strange habits is the opossum. Opossums 6 have a strange way of keeping themselves : they play dead. This is an effective protective measure. When an enemy approaches, the opossum does not move. Its enemy thinks it is dead, so the opossum doesn’t have to worry about being attacked. Another strange characteristic of the opossum is its tail. The opossum uses its 7 tail to hold things. It is like having an extra .
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PASSAGE EIGHT Gorillas and orangutans are two of the animals known as great apes. Apes resemble humans more than other animals do. Nonetheless, they are very different from humans. Gorillas and orangutans are even different from each other. Gorillas reside in the lowland regions and mountain forests of Africa. They usually walk on all fours. They are covered with a coat of matted, coarse, brownish hair which becomes gray with age. They do not dwell in trees. They spend most of their time on the 1 . They are not adept at climbing. During the daytime, families of gorillas roam the forest searching for food, and at night they use parts of trees and leaves to make nests for 2 themselves and their young so that they can in them. When they awaken, they search for food.
1 Acarousel Btruck Cground Dcarpet Etelephone
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2 Asleep Bpaint Chunt Dswim Eadvertise
Adult gorillas can grow 5 to 6 feet in height and weigh from 3 300 to 600 lbs. These animals are quite . They are also very strong and can look quite fierce. They use their great 3 Aunhappy Bhuge strength, however, primarily to make their nests. They pull down CslipperySTER.Dgraceful A E MEcolorful N 4 I thick and heavy . These tree limbs do not break L WAY. K C Y A N L A B easily. Gorillas lace these boughs together and cover them with OT A ED IN N C U S I D O T leaves. Bbranches TED. I O BE REP4R Arocks H G I R Y T P K Cshades Dbottles IS CO THIS BOO K O O B R Orangutans live in the tropical and Sumatra Edictionaries NofFOBorneo MPLE forests E A V S I G S I T and spend their time THlargely inIStrees. NO Adults can weigh up to 250 N O I S lbs. They can grow to ERMISabout 45” in height and are covered with P coarse, reddish-brown hair. Orangutans have extremely long and 5 arms. Whenever possible, they pass the time 5 Atiny Bshort swinging from tree to tree. Orangutans avoid their enemies by Cbright Dmilitary building nests on platforms about 25 feet above ground. Emuscular Orangutans reflect emotions in much the same manner as 6 humans. They have very faces. One can see in an orangutan’s face the emotion he or she is feeling.
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Fewer apes exist today than ever before. Their population is 7 . This is happening because people hunt apes for the purpose of selling them to zoos and research centers. In addition, cities and farms have replaced forests where apes once lived. They no longer have as many places to roam free.
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PASSAGE NINE The climate of a region is based on its weather over a long period of time. This means that an area’s climate is composed of both its winter and its summer weather. Climates may be very hot, very cold, or moderate. Various natural conditions can influence climate. A wide band of hot weather surrounds the earth. This is the area near the equator. The equator is an imaginary horizontal line around the middle of the earth, midway between the poles. Areas closer to the North or South Pole, away from the equator, are cooler. The climate at the Poles is the coldest on earth. It is 1 .
1 Asteamy Bfrigid Ccolorful Dhumid Ealphabetized
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Distance from the equator is only one factor that affects a region’s climate. Proximity to a large body of water is also an important factor. Weather in areas that are bordered by oceans is affected by these huge masses of water. It influences the 2 lands. Places near oceans have warmer winters and 2 Aadjoining Bforeign Cexotic TER.Dscenic cooler summers. An ocean is warmed by the sun all summer, and AS E MEdemocratic N I it retains this heat for a long time. This allows nearby areas to L WAY. K C Y A N L A B remain relatively warm. In autumn and winter, the air above Nthe OT A ED IN C U S I D O T I over REPR ocean is warmed by the water. Relatively warmer Gwinds TED.from H BE I R Ohave Y T P K O O C the ocean blow over nearby land causing these areas to O K IS Oreverse HIS Bin summer. O T B R E warmer autumns and winters. The happens O L F EN AMP THIS Sto theIS NOT G3IV This is why people travel during the summer. 3 Avalley Bcontinent N O I S S I Cshore Dhotel ERM P 4 Another important factor is . This element of Emountains geography has a direct relationship on the climate of a region. The higher above sea level an area is, the cooler the air becomes. Even 4 Aintelligence Baltitude when lowlands are having a hot summer, nearby mountain areas Cheredity Dvelocity may be covered with snow. People may even be able to Erespiration 5 there during the summer. 5 Abuild Bdrive Cread Dfly Eski
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Mountain ranges also affect which areas receive rainfall. When air blows against the side of a mountain, the air is forced towards 6 the top. It . This action cools the air. Colder air is unable to hold as much water as warmer air and, therefore, it begins to rain. The first side of the mountain can receive rain. It 7 may receive substantial . However, the area on the other side may receive a minimal amount of rain. Mountains truly affect the type of climate in a region.
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PASSAGE TEN Guinea pigs belong to a very large and complex group of 1 animals called rodents. This is not a group. In fact, there are more than two thousand different species of rodents. In addition to guinea pigs, some species are rats, mice, squirrels, muskrats, beavers, and porcupines.
1 Amoral Bsmall Cpolitical Dtheater Eliterary
Rodents are subdivided into a number of families. Members of 2 the same family have similar . They may look alike or display like habits. Guinea pigs, for example, are in a sub-category or family known as “cavies”. Several other short-tailed or tailless South American rodents belong to this group.
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3 How guinea pigs got their is a mystery. The fact is, they are not pigs. Nobody really knows why they are known as guinea pigs.
Physically, guinea pigs are not very large and are somewhat chunky. They are lightweight animals, weighing approximately two or three pounds when full grown. Guinea pigs have an odd 4 . Their bodies are unusual and, to some, even look funny. They do not have tails as do some of their relatives. NOT
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. IT IS E R D E T H G TO Bin PYRIand Btiny The guinea pig also has very short Kfeet Olegs O C O S I S feet have THIfront BOOKand head. comparison with the size of its body R Its E O L F P N M E S SAonly three. four toes and its hind OT GInIVaddition, a guinea pig has THIfeet N S I ION its neck is so thick. In spite of all trouble turning its head Sbecause S I M R E this, a guinea Ppig can move quite quickly. Actually, its
5 is its primary defense. The guinea pig is not well equipped for fighting, and, as a result, it must rely on its quickness to escape from its enemies.
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Guinea pigs are herbivores, so they eat only vegetables. They 6 never eat . Domestic guinea pigs have habits which are similar to their wild relatives. They both eat only vegetables and are most content when they have a shelter in which to rest 7 and hide. Finally, all guinea pigs are sensitive to . They cannot go outside when the weather gets too cold. This is because they are accustomed to a warm climate.
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PASSAGE ELEVEN People have been giving each other tokens of engagement for many centuries. The tradition of a betrothal token probably grew from the ancient custom of sealing all important agreements with a gift. Through the ages and in different lands, people have symbolized betrothals. They have done this with a variety of 1 . In same ancient lands, people broke a piece of gold or silver to formalize a marriage agreement. The woman kept one half of the gold piece and the man kept the other half. The pieces were kept 2 until the people . The two pieces of the metal were united when the couple married.
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In ancient Ireland, a man would offer a woman a bracelet woven out of human hair. The woman had the option of whether 3 or not to it. If she took it, she symbolically agreed to the man’s offer of marriage. The circle of the bracelet signified unending unity with no beginning and no end.
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STER. . A M E Throughout Europe, during the Middle Ages, rings replaced ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A bracelets as symbols of a couple’s intended union. In England,Nfor S OT PRODUCED I T I . example, an exchange of rings followed a verbal GHTED betrothal BE RE I R O Y T P K agreement. The exchange of rings made CO agreement BOOofficial. It IS the S K I O H O T B Bsong became an unwritten . In some N FOR parts of Italy, a 4 Apoem MP4LE E A V S I G S I Cdesign Dcontract T different engagement People made rings in TH tradition NO IS developed. N O I Eadvertisment S two parts but linked Mthem R IS permanently. The two parts could not E P 5 be . In Greece, there was yet another custom. People liked to put appropriate inscriptions on engagement rings. In any case, by the end of the Middle Ages, a ring was the commonly accepted token of betrothal.
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No betrothal tradition has been as long lasting in Western Civilization as a diamond engagement ring. Although other stones may be more beautiful to some, the diamond is most often used. 6 It has remained the most . Perhaps the reason is tied to superstition. According to one folk story, the diamond’s sparkle was created in an alchemist’s fire of love. Most people, however, do not believe this story. They may never even have heard of this 7 . Nonetheless, a single flawless diamond set in a simple ring is, without a doubt, the sentimental favorite of couples when they seal their promise to marry.
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PASSAGE TWELVE Since the beginning of time, there have been people who have thought about flying. Men and women watched feathered animals in flight and envied their freedom. They felt imprisoned by the earth and wished they had wings so they, too, could soar 1 away above the clouds. People wanted to be like . People have been capable of flying since the start of the twentieth century. Considering that humans have been on earth for hundreds of thousands of years, they had a rather long wait to make this dream come true. Their dream only recently became a 2 .
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At first, people thought that having wings was all they needed to fly. During the Middle Ages, between 900 and 1600 A.D., many courageous individuals donned homemade wings and climbed up 3 to high towers and mountaintops. Then they . Most fell to their deaths because it took more than a pair of wings to enable a person to fly. These people did not have all the information needed before they leaped off mountains.
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STER. . A M E ACKLIN IN ANY WAY L B A People are too heavy and not streamlined like animals of flight. S NOT PRODUCED I T I . People have bones and muscles that are not arranged GHTED to handle BE RE I R O Y T P K wings. A person’s breastbone would have about BOO six feet IS CO to be S K I O H O T B R a person off the across in order to fit the muscles NtoFOlift MPLE needed E A V S I G S I 4 Acolor Bcovering T 4 ground. The humanTHbody wouldNneed . In O a different S I N Cshape Dvitamin the Middle Ages, however, ISSIO people were ignorant about human PERM Eenvironment 5 anatomy. They knew about the human body. It was not until 1680 that a scientist named Giovanni Borelli informed the public that “man cannot fly by his own strength.”
6 Yet, people were not . They continued to think about ways that would enable them to fly. Since humans could not fly by their own power, they thought machines could help them do so. This was a difficult task because, in those days, machines were very primitive.
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Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, invented the first parachute. A parachute is a device that looks something like an 7 umbrella. This invention helped people down from great heights without injury. The parachute resists the wind and in so doing slows the falling person or object. However, this was not really flying. He also designed aircrafts, but these were too heavy and needed more power than was available at that time. Nobody knew how to create something that would take off on its own and stay aloft.
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PASSAGE THIRTEEN In the 1700s, people had a great desire to fly. People no longer tried to imitate birds, however, as in prior years. They concentrated on building crafts that were lighter than air. They accomplished this with balloons which were filled with either hydrogen or hot air. Both of these caused the balloons to go up in 1 the air. They would . Finally, humans were lifted into the air. By releasing air or hydrogen carefully, passengers could cause the balloon to come down. Risk of fire or explosion was a constant threat, but at least people could experience the joy of flying. The first person to work with wings in this era was Sir George Cayley, an Englishman. He invented what historians claim to be the first glider in 1804. Although Cayley designed the first truly aerodynamic wing, he was unsuccessful in his attempt to power his glider so it could move without being pushed, pulled, or rolled down a hill. In 1804, the only available power source was a large, weighty steam engine, and this could not be used for flight. It was 2 too . It never got off the ground.
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During the next few decades men like Alphonse Penaud N and OT A S I T .I PROD D E Ott Lilienthal, used more sophisticated meansGHof power and E R T E B I YRrubber K TOand OPby O C rudder control. They designed propellers run bands O S B I HIS weights. OOKflaps and Bby R Tshifting E gliders that could be stabilized O L F P N M E SA lightweight OT GIVsteam engines that could THISand Finally, they built small N S I SIONThey were able to generate enough S lift people off the R ground. I M PE 3 . Useful flying machines were not far off. 3 Anoise Binterest Cpower Dsmoke Flight became a reality in 1903 in a field at Kitty Hawk, North Ecommerce Carolina. After three years of practice with many different gliders and powered models, Wilbur and Orville Wright invented a 4 Aspoken Bdrawn machine simply called “The Flyer.” It had longer wings than any Cairborne Dallowed of their previous designs and their home-build engine was lighter Eremembered than any used before. Initially, the Flyer flew for only twelve 4 seconds. However, this was the first time it was . 5 Ainventors Bscientists After several more attempts, it traveled 852 feet during a oneCsailors Dpilots minute flight. They flew from one place to another. In effect, these Eanthropologists 5 two men were the world’s first real .
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The first airplane traveled only at 30 miles an hour, but it was the first machine that accomplished the dream of flight. Flying 6 was now . Today, more than 80 years later, modern military jets travel at 2,000 miles an hour. Supersonic airliners go at three times the speed of sound and people can cross the Atlantic Ocean in less than four hours. Who knows what kinds of aircrafts there will be in another 80 years? One can only guess 7 what will exist in the . The sky’s the limit.
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PASSAGE FOURTEEN Puerto Rico is a beautiful tropical island which lies in the Caribbean Sea. The water which surrounds the island is a clear blue-green color. It is a beautiful island with many acres of rich farm land. A variety of crops thrive in the Puerto Rican soil. The 1 people of Puerto Rico use this land in different ways. For many Puerto Ricans their land is their livelihood. It is their 2 only source of . Farming is their life’s work. Some farmers work with hand tools while others have machines to do the work for them. Farmers from small villages take their vegetables and fruits into the city in order to sell them. In turn, 3 they machinery, tools, gasoline, cars and other manufactured products. These purchases help them maintain a more productive farm.
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Puerto Rico has many plantations. A plantation is a large farm 4 where, as a rule, only one crop is grown. These product farms are quite successful. Pineapple, coffee, sugar cane, and tobacco are among the crops grown on plantations in Puerto Rico.
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E MA N I L WAY. K C Y A N L A B The most important crop in Puerto Rico is sugar cane. Sugar OT A ED IN N C U S I D O T . I caneE REPR cane is grown on huge plantations. Rows and rows TofEDsugar H G I R OB K Tfields are grown in tremendous fields under the tropical These OPY sun. O C O S B I THIS miles. BOOKfor miles Rupon 5 are . Some fields extend E 5 Aempty Benormous O L F P N M E A V S I G S I T Cfallow Ddry TH NO IS which N O I Sugar cane is a form of grass grows quite tall. The stalk of S Ephotographed IS PERM this plant is made into sugar. Workers must cut down the stalks and gather them, but they leave the roots in the ground so that new canes can grow. Many people are needed to accomplish this time6 consuming, gathering task. this crop is not easy.
Sugar, molasses, and rum are made from sugar cane and then loaded onto railroad cars or trucks and taken to the nearest seaport for export to many countries. These products are 7 all over the world. Consumers worldwide like the taste of products made with sugar cane grown in Puerto Rico and in other tropical locations.
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PASSAGE FIFTEEN In 1920, the League of Nations opened its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Within a brief period of time, the membership grew to 60 nations. The League set up the World 1 Court to resolve arguments among nations. These needed to be settled. Conflicts often broke out over borderlines or land and property rights.
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The World Court was not connected to the League itself: it was 2 . A nation did not have to be a member of the League in order to ask for help from the World Court. The Court could act on its own.
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A great shortcoming of the League of Nations was that it did not have the authority to punish a nation that broke the rules. This 3 situation made the League of Nations . The United States did not think the League of Nations could be effective. The American government decided not to participate. As a result, the 4 U.S. government did not .
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In 1921, the U.S., along with other world powers, such as England, France, Italy, and Japan, held a conference at whichNO allT A S I T I for a REPRODUC . participating nations agreed to limit the size of their navies D E T O BE YRIGHtensions T P K ten-year period. In this way, it was hoped that which O O C O IS THIS B would be BOOK Hostile R could lead to war would be P minimized. feelings E O L F N AM GIVEnations 5 5 Acontinued Bchildish . In 1928, signed the Paris OT five THIS StheseISsame N N O I Creduced Dmeasured S Peace Pact, in which M IS agreed never to use warfare as a way of ER they P Eencouraged 6 settling an argument. In effect, war was . It was to be considered illegal. 6 Abegun Bwon Cdeclared Dlost The Paris Peace Pact was short-lived. This agreement proved Eoutlawed 7 ; it did not last. By the mid-1930’s, this pact had been broken. Violence had taken root in the world. By 1939, 7 Avaluable Btemporary World War II had begun. Ceffective Dcostly Enecessary ® ® ®
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PASSAGE SIXTEEN Everything we see around us, such as trees, birds, the sky, and even the food we eat, is made up of molecules. Billions of them can 1 be found all around us. These molecules are very . They cannot be seen except with the most powerful magnifying devices. Although everything everywhere is made up of molecules, we will never get to observe them without the aid of the microscope. 2 These particles will always be to the naked eye. Even the page you are now reading is composed of trillions of unseen molecules! That’s because a molecule is a minute part of any form of matter. A molecule of paper, for example, is the basic unit of 3 paper. It would be the possible unit of paper.
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Science teaches us that not all molecules are the same. A piece of paper does not look like a fragment of glass. A baseball cannot be mistaken for an orange. These things are made of various kinds of molecules. What a specific item is like depends upon two things. The first is the kinds of molecules it contains. The second 4 is the way in which the molecules are arranged. are important.
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OT A N UC S I T I The characteristics of a substance will be alteredTEifD.either one REPROD BE O up YRIGHthatOOmake T of these characteristics changes. The molecules P K O C B IS OK form HISThey O T rubber bands are not like those that cotton. do not B R E O L F P N M E A V S I 5 each Tother. HIS 5 Alike NOT G S I N O I Chelp S IS M R E P Atoms are particles which, when combined, form molecules. Mixtures of atoms create the huge variety of molecules that can 6 be found in the world. It is these which create the diversity of things on earth. There are approximately one hundred different kinds of atoms. Yet these atoms are the foundation of all things. They are the building blocks that merge to form millions of different kinds of molecules. Each object in the world has its own blend of atoms. 7 No two objects are ever exactly . There is always some difference.
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PASSAGE SEVENTEEN The game of jai-alai, meaning “happy festival,” was played more than 400 years ago by the Aztec Indians in Mexico. Once 1 the Spanish had conquered the Aztec nation, they the game. After mastering it, they introduced it in Spain. Oddly enough, hundreds of years later, the game found its way back to 2 the country where it originated. It to Mexico where it regained popularity. Today, jai-alai is played throughout the world. Jai-alai is played with a handmade rubber ball called a pelota. The pelota is hurled at high speed and strikes fiercely against the three walls of the playing court. It makes contact with great 3 .
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The cesta is the object used to throw and catch the ball. It is made of wicker and shaped like a basket. The cesta is almost three feet long and is attached to a leather glove bound firmly to the 4 player’s wrist. It must be carefully in this manner.
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Jai-alai is like handball in the way it is played. It is played on a A BLAC CED IN ANY three-walled court which varies in length from 100 to 250 N feet T O IS be PRODU ITcan . and may be 50 feet wide. Since the speeding ball D E T GH BE RE I R O Y T P K dangerous for spectators, a high, wire Ifence the S CO shields BOOaudience S K I O H O T B from wild and stray balls.PLThe OR purpose is for N Fchief M E fence’s E A V S I 5 Adecoration Bdesign G S I T 5 . TH NO S I N Cprotection Dprivacy SIO S I M R E Econcealment Most games Pare played between two teams of two players each. The object of the game is to trap the ball in the cesta and then drive it to the front wall. Usually, the team that reaches 30 6 points first is victorious. This team is declared the . Jai-alai is a contest of speed and physical endurance. Players must have a great deal of strength, nerve, and training to 7 participate in this game. A great deal of is required. Playing the game is far from easy.
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PASSAGE EIGHTEEN Jesse Jackson calls himself a simple country preacher, but there is very little that is simple about him. His life story is intricate. It is 1 for this reason that he is considered a man. Jesse Jackson was born in South Carolina and worked hard to succeed at whatever he did. He liked sports, especially football. 2 That was his . He began playing on his high school team, but they would not let him be the quarterback. They would not let a black man call the plays and take charge of the game 3 plan. During those days, this was not . A little later in life, Jesse Jackson refused to study at a college that he felt was influenced by prejudice. He would not 4 a school that judged a person in this manner.
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Jesse Jackson joined the Civil Rights Movement. He began to 5 . He took part in marches and demonstrations, and participated in sit-ins to oppose unfair and unequal treatment. Jesse Jackson went on to become a minister and a close friend of 5 Aagree STER.Bheal E MA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jackson headed the Chicago branch of N Cprotest Dtrain I L WAY. K C Y A N L A B N “Operation Breadbasket,” a program which focused on securing OT A ED IEawaken N C U S I D O T jobs for minorities. This program was aimed atHThelping ED. I black REPR E G B I R O Americans get jobs. He enjoyed helpingISpeople Bmoney COPY findIS BOO6K T . 6 Afriends K O H O T B Chappiness Dworkers N FOR MPLE on GhisIVEown A S S I Several years later, he started project, “Operation T Eemployment TH NO S I N IO black pride and black-owned Push,” which encouraged RMISS E P businesses. In 1984, and again in 1988, Jesse Jackson attempted to run for President as the choice of the Democratic Party. He formed the “Rainbow Coalition” which was intended to reach out to people of all races. Jackson did not gain the Party’s nomination; his campaign fell short of the mark. He did not get enough 7 . But he has not given up the dream. He still believes 7 Avotes Bfood in uniting people of all races, colors, and creeds. Ccredits Dpaper Eclothing
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DRP ® Mastery for the CMT4 is designed to develop reading comprehension skills and teach students DRP® strategies. The text is divided into two parts.
Unit I: Clues for Reading Comprehension and DRP® Success
Unit I introduces and teaches five different DRP® comprehension strategies using nonfiction selections. Each passage has 7 words deleted. Each of the multiple-choice distracters will make sense and be grammatically correct in the sentence with the blank. The five strategies that DRP® Mastery for the CMT4 includes are: TER. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Unit II includes 18 DRP®-styled nonfiction passages. You have the option of assigning the passages in any grouping. The DRP® part of the seventh grade CMT4 contains 7 passages. You may want to group 7 passages to give your students “stamina practice” in reading a large group of selections. The 18 passages are intended to provide you with flexibility for DRP® practice.